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Re: Offseason News, Trades, Rumors, Etc.

Depending on how Mclemore develops in his 2nd year, I could see alot of Stauskas and Mclemore backcourts. I think the Collison signing is a safe one for them. Doesn't prevent them from upgrading the position in the future, while allowing for versatility in lineups.

Re: Offseason News, Trades, Rumors, Etc.

Back in the mid 2000's, you used to always hear rumors about the Celtics trading Paul Pierce. Ultimately, Ainge stuck with Pierce through some lean years, finally built a great team around him, and was rewarded with two Finals appearances and an NBA championship.

I still think that is what they'll do with Rondo. They are in a lean period because of Rondo's injury and the departure of the Big 3. But they've stockpiled some nice assets and could build a nice team around Rondo just like they did with Pierce 7 years ago. I still think that's what Ainge will do. You don't give up on an elite talent like Rondo if they best player you're getting back is Roy Hibbert.

Re: Offseason News, Trades, Rumors, Etc.

KStat has been suggesting that the Kings and Pistons maybe looking at a S&T involving JSmoove and Isaiah.

I don't think that DC is any answer to replace Isaiah.....so I wonder who their backup PG is.

Jsmoove for Isaiah would make a lot of sense, although I thought that deal was in place with the understanding that the Kings somehow manage to pry Rondo away from Boston so that Jsmoove and Rondo could finally unite since they have a lot of history together- they played at Oak Hill.

Something to file away for sure though. Something we might get involved in as well. If there is a large trade coming involving Rondo, this might be relevant.

Stauskas can handle some and is decent at the P n R, so they might experiment with him as the backup PG in some sets, but otherwise they still have McCallum, who played a bit for them last season.

Re: Offseason News, Trades, Rumors, Etc.

The poster "pacertom" since this forum began (and before!). I changed my name here to "Slick Pinkham" in honor of the imaginary player That Bobby "Slick" Leonard picked late in the 1971 ABA draft (true story!)

Re: Offseason News, Trades, Rumors, Etc.

I worry about every young player in Sacto...lol Stauskas is a really hard worker and at 6'6 he has the size and underrated athleticism to be at least an average defender. He would be able to create for others as well as himself too which would be a big plus.

Re: Offseason News, Trades, Rumors, Etc.

I worry about every young player in Sacto...lol Stauskas is a really hard worker and at 6'6 he has the size and underrated athleticism to be at least an average defender. He would be able to create for others as well as himself too which would be a big plus.

Of everyone that's come out of Michigan recently, I think he will be the worst PRO. Some of that has to do with going to Sactown

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Re: Offseason News, Trades, Rumors, Etc.

Suns really did give the rest of the league a "blueprint" on how to beat the Pacers. Our season was slightly downhill after those two Phoenix blowout losses.

Yep, I thought those two loses were especially disheartening because it was clear to me that a team found away to exploit the pacer's defense. Play small, but instead of getting beat in the half court push the ball and exploit the pacers slow footed bigs. When you are out running you are avoiding hibbert but worst of all you are tiring both our bigs and forcing our ball handlers to be more important. That was my one complaint with Vogel this season. He had the ability to match these teams with small line ups and never really adjusted to that.

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